Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with bleeding esophageal varices and has an esophagogastric balloon tamponade with a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube to control the bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Providing frequent oral and nares care prevents infection and irritation from the tube.